Water Resource Engineer (Engineer 1-3)

Department: Environment and Climate Change

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 08-May-25 ( Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change has a mandate to protect the environment and human health through regulatory excellence, conservation, partnership and promotion. The department works to support a clean and healthy environment in Nova Scotia, advance a clean economy, addressing the climate crisis and guide the province towards a sustainable and clean future where all Nova Scotians can thrive.

This is a term position in our Water Resource Management Branch working alongside a dynamic and diverse team of passionate scientists, engineers and technicians whose work drives the protection and stewardship of our province’s water resources.

As a Water Resource Engineer, you assist in leading the Department’s efforts to manage and protect Nova Scotia’s water resources. This role offers the opportunity to guide provincial programs, support regulatory decision-making, and shape policy.

You will analyze complex environmental issues while providing technical information, advice, and interpretation of environmental laws and regulations to support effective regulatory management and environmental protection.

Primary Accountabilities

As a Water Resource Engineer on our team, you will be responsible for:

• Participating in the development of regulatory amendments, standards, guidelines, policies and procedures and internal training tools to support program outcomes related to water resources management, including surface water, storm water, watercourse alterations and erosion and sediment control.
• Reviewing and evaluating technical reports in support of regulatory approvals including the review of environmental assessments.
• Providing expertise and professional advice to management and staff to meet departmental objectives and to achieve consistent, province-wide implementation and delivery of programs.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to contribute to the vision, long term goals and strategies for advancing the department’s approach to water resources and sustainable management solutions.

Qualifications and Experience

• You have a Bachelor of Engineering and are eligible to be registered with Engineers Nova Scotia as an Engineer or Engineer-in-training.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills (verbal, written) are critical to interact with and communicate strategic and technical concepts across a range of audiences.
• Administratively self-sufficient with strong computer skills in spreadsheets, word processing and presentation packages.

The following would be considered assets:

• Relevant experience in water resources engineering, hydrology, environmental engineering, and environmental quality monitoring.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal legislation, regulations policies and programs relevant to water management in Nova Scotia.
• Experience in the design and/or construction of culverts, hydraulic structures, surface water management systems and/or erosion and sediment controls.
• Experience in managing spatial datasets and using spatial analysis software, such as ArcGIS suite.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Working Conditions

• Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.
• May be required to work overtime on occasion.
• Please note, moderate travel will be required.

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths

Pay Grade: PR 08- PR 15

Salary Range: $2,084.99- $2,556.10 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.